Maynard Arnold Wood, 76, of Entry School Road in Fishersville, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at his residence.

Mr. Wood was born in Fishersville, Virginia on January 26, 1946 a son of the late Rubin Lester Wood and Lizzie (Wyant) Wood.

Maynard was a veteran of the United States Army and retired after twenty-two years from the IT department at UVA. He was a professional dog trainer, breeder, and handler; most notably Champion Great Elms "Prince Charming II", the only Pomeranian to win at Madison Square Garden. Maynard had a way with animals of all kind, as he also trained Tennessee Walker horses and raised exotic birds. However, his greatest joy was taking care of his mother, who lived to be 112 years old.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Wood was preceded in death by two brothers, Wallace Wood and Boyd Wood; and a sister, Lottie Yowell.

Surviving, is his partner, Terry Carpenter of Fishersville; two brothers, Curtis Wood of Dupont, WA and Hiram Wood of Hudgins, VA; three sisters, Thelma Bryant, Gracie Truslow and her husband Martin "Buddy" all of Waynesboro, and Betty Tomlin of Monroe, VA; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Augusta Memorial Park by Pastor Dwight Roetto.

Honorary pallbearers will be Stanley Bryant, Steve Bryant, Woody Yowell, Jeff Tomlin, Greg Tomlin, Brandon Gallimore, Tyler Gallimore, and Rufus Thompson, Jr.

It is suggested, those desiring make memorial contributions to Preston Yancey Fire Department, PO Box 177, Fishersville, VA 22939; Augusta Health Foundation, c/o Hospice of the Shenandoah, PO Box 1000, Fishersville, Virginia 22939; or Mount Vernon Church of the Brethren, 90 Mt Vernon Rd, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.